On the assumption we are discussing Australian rules;
5.105 What does a commercial pilot (aeroplane) licence authorise a person to do?
(1) A commercial pilot (aeroplane) licence authorises the holder of the licence: (a) to fly a single pilot aeroplane as pilot in command while the aeroplane is engaged in any operation; and
(b) to fly a multi-pilot aeroplane as pilot in command while the aeroplane is engaged in any operation other than a charter operation, or a regular public transport operation; and
(c) to fly an aeroplane as co-pilot while the aeroplane is engaged in any operation.
5.166 What does an air transport pilot (aeroplane) licence authorise a person to do?
(1) An air transport pilot (aeroplane) licence authorises the holder of the licence to fly an aeroplane as pilot in command, or co-pilot, while the aeroplane is engaged in any operation.
Amazing what comes up when you actually read the rules.
Now comes the debate as to whether multi pilot is due to certification or company requirements...
Are all of those advocating they can log co-pilot time from the right seat of a Chieftain sure their "Captain" has an ATPL?
ps. 5700 kg has nothing to do with it. I know a PPL in Brisbane with a Metro endorsement. You can fly a 747 on a PPL if you are so endorsed (as long as either AWK or PVT and there are no more than 6 people on board if cost sharing
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pps. An endorsement does not change it's effect once you upgrade your license.
